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Indian Muslims in Singapore: History, Heritage and Contributions

This book documents the history, heritage and contributions of the Indian Muslims in Singapore. It provides an overview of their migration history to Singapore from the arrival of the British in Singapore in 1819, the growth of the community, the diversity in language and culture, and their legacy.

Religious Activism and Women’s Development in Southeast Asia (Revised Edition)

This revised publication is the outcome of the Conference on Religious Activism and Women’s Development in Southeast Asia, held in Singapore, 20-21 November 2009. The Conference was organised by the Centre for Research on Islamic and Malay Affairs (RIMA).

Malays/Muslims in Singapore: Selected Readings in History 1819 – 1965

This volume seeks to contribute to the literature by providing readers with a macro view of the chronological development of the Singapore Malay/Muslim community over this 150-year period. This book aims to encourage further interest and understanding of this history of the Singapore Malay/Muslim community.

Covering Islam: Challenges & Opportunities for Media in the Global Village

This book is a documentation of the presentations made at the International Seminar on “Covering Islam: Challenges & Opportunities for Media in the Global Village,” held in Singapore in 2005, under the auspices of the RIMA and the KAF Singapore.

Asian Interfaith Dialogue: Perspectives on Religion, Education and Social Cohesion

This book is part of an effort to stimulate reflection on religion and its role in education and development in Southeast Asia. Earlier versions of the papers collected in this volume were presented at the “Asian Interfaith Dialogue: Perspectives on Religion, Education and Social Cohesion.”